Honolulu’s vacation packages perfect to entice all interests

Every traveler's wish list should include the Aloha State, where the state's nickname says it all - welcome.

Hawaii is the perfect vacation destination for families, young couples looking for a romantic getaway, or retirees in search of cultural experiences, fine dining or a tropical retreat. Honolulu is a great place to start your trip, and you can find cheap flights to Honolulu through online search sites like Travelocity.com.

Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu has resorts, water activities, hiking, helicopter rides, beaches, rainforests, luaus, dancing and plenty of places to find delicious seafood. Of course, if you are interested in a hammock on the beach, you can easily find that as well.

If you are visiting Hawaii for its tropical sunshine and warm ocean waters, look into Hawaii all inclusive resorts, where your meals and drinks usually are included in the price you pay. These resorts often will offer excursions that your group can add on to your stay to help round out your vacation experience.

Start your day off exploring the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. This memorial is an emotional testament to the events that happened in the early morning on Dec. 7, 1941, leading to America's participation in World War II.

You can also explore Hawaiian history with a visit to the Nuuanu Pali Lookout just outside of Honolulu. This lookout offers beautiful Hawaiian scenery, but also educates visitors about the Battle of Nuuanu, where King Kamehameha I was able to finally unite Oahu as one entity under his rule.

Climbing a volcano might not be the first activity on your Hawaiian to-do list, but Diamond Head volcanic crater gives visitors beautiful scenic views - and it's recommended you time your visit for sunrise. Known to locals as Le'ahi, Diamond Head has been dormant for 150,000 years. This trail is mostly paved and has steps carved into the side of the volcano to get you to the top. Bring along water, and a flashlight for the tunnel along the trail.

Waikiki Beach in Honolulu is easily accessible for any traveler just hopping off the plane or for the adventurer needing an ocean-side rest after a long day of exploring Hawaii.

There are so many Honolulu vacation packages available to satisfy all your family's interests. You won't be able to try them all in one trip, and as your family boards the plane to return to the mainland, you'll already be making your lists for the next visit to the Aloha State.